A locally-produced television series titled ‘Senses’ is expected to start showing on MBCtv next month, Nyasa Showbiz has the details. ‘Senses’ is an action based crime/detective series produced by Dawgfish Entertainment, a new Blantyre-based production house. The show centers on various issues affecting the Malawian society, most of which are violence based. Given that the...
Malawian-produced TV series starts showing February
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Malawi Music Awards 2014 under fire
The Musicians Association of Malawi (MAM) is under fire for the MAM Malawi Music Awards 2014, which have been described as “mediocre” by both artists and fans. The country’s musicians’ body announced mid last month that it would be hosting the 2014 Malawi music awards at a ceremony which was initially slated for January 3rd...
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Malawi Music Awards voting codes: Airtel subscribers only
1. BEST OF MALE bm1 Lucius Banda bm2 Skeffa Chimoto bm3 Maskal bm4 Piksy bm5 Lulu bm6 Antony Makondesa 2. BEST CALLER TUNE sm1 Unamata-Piksy sm2 Ndamusowa-Armstrong sm3 Black Missionaries sm4 Zilindiwe-Maskal sm5 Part of Life-Dan Lu sm6 Ndzalera-Lulu 3. BEST FEMALE bf1 Ethel Kamwendo bf2 Tigris bf3 Wendy Harawa bf4 Grace Chinga bf5 Martha...
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Airtel boosts Malawi music awards with K5 million sponsorship
Airtel Malawi has boosted the Music Association of Malawi (MAM) awards with a sponsorship of K5 million. MAM President Rev Chimwemwe Mhango said the sponsorship has come a right time when preparations are at an advanced stage. “We will use the money to pay for the venue, dinner that will be served during the gala...
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Agorosso’s debut album Famba out: Africa Movie Academy Award winner
The 2013 Africa Movie Academy Award winner for best soundtrack in filmmaker Shemu Joyah’s The Last Fishing Boat, Agorosso, has released his first album Famba – ‘let’s walk’ – expected to hit the market soon, Nyasa Times has learnt. The celebrated acoustic musician, who has performed with international stars including Malian legend Salif Keita and...
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Lawi set for new album launch in Lilongwe
Malawi’s Afro-Soul Gospel musician, Lawi, will be launching his latest album in style with an official release on his birthday, which falls this Saturday, 25 January, 2014. The self-titled album ‘Lawi’ is already on the market and some of the singles making a big buzz on the local airwaves include ‘Amaona Kuchedwa’ and ‘The Whistling...
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Prince of M’mbelwa to wed in April
Mzimba District Council also known as M’mbelwa District Assembly in northern Malawi, has announced that the wedding of the Crown Prince of the Inkosi Ya Makhosi M’mbelwa Chieftaincy, Mkhosi Jere to his fiancee, Beauty Munthali will take place on April 12, 2014 at his Headquarters (Mkosini) in Edingeni in the district. The Chief’s Council together with...
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Makondetsa scoops ‘Best Male’ artist in MAM Music Awards
Chileka-based reggae artist, Anthony Makondetsa aka “Mr Cool” Friday night scooped the “Best Male” award in the Musicians Association of Malawi (MAM) Music Awards 2013-2014 held at Bingu International Conference Centre in Lilongwe. The “Mbumba Ya Abraham” singer scooped the award after outshining top Malawian musicians including Lucius Banda, Skeffa Chimoto, Maskal, Piksy and Lulu....
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UK Malawi Achievers Awards set for March 29: Nominations open
Outstanding diaspora Malawians and organisations be recognised for their larger-than-life individual brilliance, selfless commitment and hard work within their communities in UK and their contributions to their country at the inaugural Malawi Achievers awards red carpet ceremony to be held on March 29, 2014 at the Leicester Marriott Hotel in Leicester City, organisers have announced....
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Piksy ‘shout-out’ to Nde’feyo at MAM Awards was real
In his acceptance speech at the Malawi Music Awards in Lilongwe on Friday night, Afro rapper/singer Piksy gave a shout-out to his former record label, Nde’feyo Entertainment. This was the first time the artist gave a public salute to Nde’feyo after the two parted ways in September last year. In an interview on Saturday, Piksy...
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Madonna and son David Banda hit the Grammys red carpet in style
Malawi’s eight-year-old David Banda adopted by US pop star Madonna hit international headlines on Sunday when he accompanied his mother with a swag on the Grammy Awards red carpet. UK’s Daily Mail which splashed the photos showed the two wearing a matching black Ralph Lauren suits . David said he choose his suit before adding...
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‘Cashgate’ music album out: Evans Meleka demonising the looting of public resources
Gospel musician Evance ‘Watsopano’ Meleka has added his voice to the infamous plunder of public resources at Capitol hill and has released a new 12 track album titled ‘Cashgate’ whose take home message centres on the evils of the act and aims at comforting the afflicted. Speaking in an interview on Saturday in Blantyre on...
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Diktator features Piksy, Nepman in his new song
Malawian rapper and radio personality, Dickie Shumba, popularly known as Diktator in the music circles, has a new song titled ‘Chilibe Season’. In the new song, Diktator features Afro rapper/singer and Airtel Malawi brand ambassador Piksy as well as seasoned reggae-dancehall singer Nepman. ‘Chilibe Season’, a four-minute Afro dance love song, was produced by GD...
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Hip-hop artist Slessor releases 2 singles off Renaissance mixtape
Blantyre-based hip-hop artist Slessor, signed to HB Records, has blessed his fans with two singles as he ramps up towards the release of his mixtape titled ‘Renaissance’ next week Monday (February 03). The first single is ‘Ndasayina’ and he features up-and-coming singer known as Saint while the second single is titled ‘Shobizi’. The two songs...
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Nyasa Times clocks 7 years, reaches over 20 million readership
Leading online news website on Malawi, Nyasa Times, has clocked seven years since its inception and its management has expressed profound gratitude to its readers for the support. “It doesn’t look far since we launched the online publication. The Nyasa Times readers have been wonderful and the publication in 2013 experienced an upsurge of visitors to the online...
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Malawian writers urged to publish biographies of VIPs
Malawian writers have been challenged to take up the task of writing biographies for worthwhile personalities-cum-achievers for publication. Desmond Dudwa Phiri, historian and author, is currently the only renowned Malawian biographer. Writer Willie Zingani expressed dissatisfaction over the absence of a biography culture in the country saying that elsewhere in the world; the culture is...
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Multichoice Malawi splashes cash in DStv Rewards Promotion
Multichoice Malawi is giving out cash amounting to K500,000 weekly in the revitalized DStv Rewards Promotion, with 12 months free subscription set as a grand prize. Launched on January 20th this year, the promotion, unlike last year’s, has incorporated weekly draws with customers set to walk away with cash through a Game Show hosted by...
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Cop releases gospel music album
The blood of Jesus craws into Malawi Police with a new gospel album from the national headquarters. Titled Ncemerezgo, Kondwani Ng’oma’s album preaches about the salvation while at the same time calling all the sinners to turn to God. In an interview with Nyasa Times, Ng’oma said he decided to record the album fulfill the...
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Catholic body AMECEA organizes Valentine’s Ball
As one way of raising funds ahead of the 18th plenary for the Associaciation of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) the main organizing committee which is under the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) has organized a Valentines Ball scheduled for February 14. The Chairperson for the Publicity Sub-Committee, Saulos Chilima said a number...
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Malawi’s music legend Paul Banda to record new album
Veteran musician Paul Banda will mark his retirement from retirement on the entertainment scene in style by releasing a new album this year. Paul Banda, the highly respected music legend, said on Wednesday the album would comprise new songs. “I released the best of Paul Banda but in this new album I will have new...
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